The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), designed to ramp up trade within Africa and bolster the continent’s global trade standing, faces a fresh hurdle, following the news of the withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS). Yesterday, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso in a joint statement announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS).Some economic experts have pointed out that the decision will be seen as a potential impediment on trade and investments within AfCFTA.Visit africa.businessins…
